Verbal Reasoning

Verbal reasoning is the ability to understand, interpret and logically evaluate written information. Verbal reasoning is a major facet of general cognitive ability, the strongest overall predictor of job performance. As a result, verbal reasoning tests are powerful predictors of performance at work, especially in combination with other aptitude tests.

The V-ARA measures verbal reasoning, the ability to understand, interpret and logically evaluate written information. The V-ARA evaluates a candidate’s ability to work with written information both at the individual word level of analysis and the sentence / paragraph level of analysis.

The Verbal Adaptive Reasoning Assessment (V-ARA) is the latest development in aptitude testing technology. The V-ARA uses computer adaptive testing to increase accuracy, reduce administration time and improve candidate experience. The V-ARA’s adaptive testing technology tailors question difficulties to the candidate’s performance, honing in on the candidates level of ability. Candidates are never bored by easy questions, or stressed out by overly difficult questions. Instead, every candidate’s test is challenging and engaging, but not overwhelming.

The V-ARA consists of 16 questions and takes around 14 minutes to complete, with a maximum time limit of 1 minute per question.

The V-ARA’s adaptive testing protocol enables its use at every level of recruitment. Because the V-ARA’s question bank contains hundreds of questions of varying difficulty, candidates at every ability level can be tested, from entry level staff to senior managers.